About us

According to the 2021 census, there are 5 million unpaid carers throughout England and Wales. Unpaid carers are being pushed to breaking point, with 1.5 million people providing unpaid care for 50+ hours per week.

Our loved ones are living longer with illness or disability, and more and more of us are looking after them. Whether round-the-clock or for a few hours a week, in our own home or for someone at the other end of a motorway – caring can have a huge effect on us, our lives and our plans.

Looking after someone can be tough, but you’re not on your own. Carers UK is here to listen, to give expert information and tailored advice, to champion carers rights and support carers in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or wherever they are.

We’re here to make life better for carers.